Walmart ‘Naughty Leopard’ Toddler Halloween Costume Outrages Parents

What’s in a name? According to outraged Walmart shoppers, a whole lot! When concerned parents found a children’s Halloween costume called ‘Naughty Leopard’ branded for toddlers, a heated debate started about its suggestive name. What do YOU think?

With Halloween quickly approaching, many parents are scoping out the best costumes for their little ones. Some parents were shocked when they discovered a children’s costume at Walmart called “Naughty Leopard Costume,” that was specifically branded for toddlers. While there is nothing over-sexualized about the actual garment, the name upset so many shoppers.

The frilly purple costume features a dress with a full tutu- like skirt and cat ears. The actual costume is not suggestive or sexualized, but according many offended shoppers, the name has different connotations.

Walmart took customers’ complaints seriously. “It was never our intention to offend anyone and we apologize to any customers who may have been offended by the name of the costume,” Walmart spokeswoman Danit Marquardt told KATU, and explained that the costume was being pulled from the store’s shelves.

The costume’s name was changed online following the public’s issue with the name: it was rebranded the much less controversial “Leopard Child Halloween Costume.” The costume was then taken off the site completely.

Parents & Walmart Shoppers Debate Costume On Twitter

Twitter users couldn’t believe the name of the costume — or the following controversy. Parents, young teens, and concerned citizens debated the costume’s name on Twitter.

So ignorant!! the real meaning of naughty; (esp. of children) disobedient; badly behaved.
“you’ve been a really naughty boy or girl”. Being a naughty toddler is sometimes cute when your mind is in the right place. people need to stop making something out of nothing.